"Thomas' layup with 4 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 60-all and sent it to overtime after Louisville held the lead for 35 of 40 minutes. In overtime, another layup by Thomas moved the Blue Devils (24-8) ahead to stay, and Riley Nelson put the game away when she buried a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left."
"Coach Kara Lawson's Blue Devils head into the NCAA Tournament with plenty of confidence, having won 21 of 23 games since a 3-6 start."
Duke's women's basketball team secured its second consecutive ACC Tournament title by defeating Louisville 70-65 in overtime. Taina Mair led the Blue Devils with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Delaney Thomas contributed 19 points, including crucial layups that tied the game in regulation and gave Duke the lead in overtime. Riley Nelson sealed the victory with a three-pointer in the final seconds. Louisville's Imari Berry scored 18 points and Mackenly Randolph added 17 points and 11 rebounds while playing all 45 minutes. Mair earned tournament MVP honors. Duke enters the NCAA Tournament with momentum, having won 21 of their last 23 games.
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